Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 216BNS 253
Harbouring offender who has escaped from custody or whose apprehension has been ordered
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What changed
- Section is reorganized in form of clauses (a), (b) and (c) and sub-headings are dropped.
- "husband or wife" is replaced by "spouse".
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Under Section 253 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 216 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
What is IPC 216 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 216 (Harbouring offender who has escaped from custody or whose apprehension has been ordered) corresponds to Section 253 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 216 and BNS 253?
Section is reorganized in form of clauses (a), (b) and (c) and sub-headings are dropped. "husband or wife" is replaced by "spouse".
How do I cite BNS 253 in a pleading?
Under Section 253 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 216 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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